A collection of rare military watches expected to fetch around £50,000 will go on sale at Scotland’s first dedicated auction.

The sale, taking place at McTear’s Auctioneers in Glasgow's south side in September, will see sought after timepieces such as a Gentleman’s IWC military issue wrist watch and a rare Grana watch (both expected to sell for between £1,500 and £2,500) up for sale.

The auction is open for entries with experts urging people across the country to check their drawers and cupboards in the chance they may have a rare military watch, worth thousands, in their own home.

Amy Cameron of McTear’s with one of the military watches on sale

And specialists at McTear’s are hoping the unique sale will encourage Glaswegians to learn more about such highly collectible pieces and their potential worth, and are asking folk to get in touch with them if they come across a watch that could fall into that category.

Sarah Cotter, Head of Jewellery, Watches & Coins, said: “Many people won’t realise they have an expensive item in their possession so we would urge people to have a look in their loft or cupboards for possible military watches.

"They are often overlooked as people are more aware of big name brands such as Rolex and at first glance these watches may not look expensive or anything special.

“We expect there to be interest from all over the world as these watches are highly sought after items with collectors across the globe hoping to add to their collections.”